Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Laser therapy for severe radiation-induced rectal bleeding.

D A Ahlquist, C J Gostout, T R Viggiano

    Mayo Clinic Proceedings
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Endoscopic laser coagulation effectively treated chronic rectal bleeding and anemia in four patients with postradiation vascular lesions. This safe and efficient laser therapy offers a promising alternative to surgery for radiation-induced rectal bleeding.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Pouch excision: indications and outcomes.

    Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2017
    Same author

    Utility of endoscopic therapy in the management of Boerhaave syndrome.

    Endoscopy international open·2016
    Same author

    Systematic review with meta-analysis: prevalent vs. incident oesophageal adenocarcinoma and high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's oesophagus.

    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2016
    Same author

    Safety, feasibility, and short-term outcomes in 588 patients undergoing minimally invasive ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: a single-institution experience.

    Techniques in coloproctology·2016
    Same author

    What is the likelihood of colorectal cancer when surgery for ulcerative-colitis-associated dysplasia is deferred?

    Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2016
    Same author

    Systematic review with meta-analysis: faecal diversion for management of perianal Crohn's disease.

    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2015

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Oncology
    • Medical Technology

    Background:

    • Radiation therapy for pelvic malignancies can cause rectal vascular lesions.
    • These lesions may lead to chronic hematochezia and severe anemia.
    • Current management options have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic laser coagulation for managing postradiation rectal vascular lesions.
    • To assess the impact of laser therapy on hematochezia and anemia.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of four patients.
    • Treatment involved endoscopic laser coagulation of rectal vascular lesions.
    • Outcomes assessed by symptom resolution, hematologic parameters, and endoscopic findings.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • All four patients achieved symptomatic improvement.
    • Hematologic parameters (anemia) showed significant improvement.
    • Endoscopic evaluation confirmed resolution of vascular lesions and bleeding.

    Conclusions:

    • Endoscopic laser coagulation is a safe and effective treatment for radiation-induced rectal bleeding.
    • Laser therapy provides a viable alternative to surgical intervention.
    • This approach offers significant benefits for patients with chronic hematochezia and anemia.